On The Ballot Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesDavid Pearson finished his career with the highest winning percentage of anyone who had over 250 starts.With the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced, it's time to look ahead to the next one. For SI.com's Tom Bowles, legendary driver David Pearson is his top choice. Oct 16, 2009
Glen Wood: Some may think Glen's a little too high on the list, as the founder of the famed No. 21 Ford won just four races as a driver. But it's as an owner where his team, known as the Wood Brothers, has made its mark as one of the most accomplished in NASCAR history. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Poole's picks for 2010 hall class Oct 6, 2009
2012 inductees: Bruton Smith, Ned Jarrett, Buck Baker, Herb Thomas and Leonard and Glen Wood. Smith, the chairman of Speedway Motorsports, was promoting races before there was a NASCAR. He owns many of the sport's top-tier facilities and has brought fan amenities and showmanship to a new level as a track owner. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Handicapping the hall's starting field Oct 6, 2009
Glen Wood, driver/owner ... Why he s considered: Glen Wood laid the foundation for the famed Wood Brothers racing team as a driver in the Cup series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fan balloting for NASCAR hall ends on Sunday Oct 4, 2009
The nominees: Bobby Allison, Buck Baker, Red Byron, Richard Childress, Dale Earnhardt, Richie Evans, Tim Flock, Bill France Jr. and Bill France Sr., Rick Hendrick, Ned Jarrett, Junior Johnson, Bud Moore, Raymond Parks, Benny Parsons, David Pearson, Lee Petty, Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts, Herb Thomas, Curtis Turner, Darrell Waltrip, Joe Weatherly, Glen Wood and Cale Yarborough. The NASCAR Hall of Fame broke ground in Charlotte on Jan. 25, 2007, and is scheduled to open May 11, 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hall Of A Task Jul 9, 2009
" Glen Wood and his family's team, one of the sport's originals, were pioneers in using pit stops to tactical advantage and fielded cars for almost every legendary driver to step through the garage. Richard Childress, a former driver, won six championships as Earnhardt's car owner, and therefore is a compelling candidate. An Earnhardt package deal would make for a nostalgic day, but statistically speaking, Rick Hendrick already has eight titles -- including three consecutively with Jimmie... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR nominates 25 Jul 3, 2009
Car owners are represented, too, including Bud Moore, Raymond Parks, Rick Hendrick, Richard Childress and Glen Wood. A panel of people in the sport and a fan vote will decide the first class, which will be announced in October. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Nominees Jul 3, 2009
Glen Wood, as driver, laid foundation for Wood Brothers' future team success. Cale Yarborough, winner of three consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup titles, 1976-78. (WSJA.com, AL)
Wood, Childress among Hall of Fame nominees Jul 2, 2009
Glen Wood and Richard Childress among nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame - Racing - SI.com ... NEW YORK (AP) -- Former drivers-turned-owners Glen Wood and Richard Childress are among the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
'Likelihood of false positive' aids Mayfield Jul 2, 2009
Wood, Childress among nominees: Former drivers-turned-owners Glen Wood and Richard Childress are among the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class. The full list will be revealed tonight. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Federal judge rejects Clemens bid Jul 2, 2009
Former drivers-turned-owners Glen Wood and Richard Childress are among the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class. Calvin Borel is out as the rider of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird. (Boston Globe)
Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Feb 11, 2009
Team founder Glen Wood drove in the first Daytona 500 in 1959. The team has a proud history that dates back to the Daytona races on the beach that it does not want to end. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
